Alcove Sofa by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking example of contemporary design, this Alcove sofa comes in a serene sky-blue upholstery
Chrome
$7,500
H 55.5 in W 64 in D 32 in
2018 Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra Alcove Two Seater Sofa in Grey Fabric
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 2-Seater Alcove Sofa, originally designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec in 2006. This
Steel
$20,000
H 37 in W 93.75 in D 33.75 in
Pair of Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra 3-Seat Alcove Sofa in Volo Mid-Grey
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of sofas was designed by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec in the early 2000s for production
Steel, Chrome
$2,500Sale Price|20% Off
H 53.55 in W 64.57 in D 33.08 in
Vitra "Alcove" 2-Seat Highback Sofa - In Rock "Credo" Fabric
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a rare, superb “Alcove” Highback 2-Seat Sofa from the world renown
Fabric
$8,000
H 53.5 in W 64 in D 90 in
2020 Vitra Alcove Seating by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec in Orange Fabric
By Vitra, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a custom c-shaped high Alcove sofa, designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, produced by
Steel
2010s Vitra Alcove Love Seat in Fabric by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Vitra Alcove love seat in green and gray fabric, designed by Erwan and Ronan Bouroullec
Steel
Unavailable
H 37.01 in W 93.31 in D 33.08 in
Designer Vitra ‘Alcove’ High Back Three-Seat Sofas Suite Immaculate
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in London, GB
Pair of designer Vitra 'Alcove' high back three-seat sofas suite RRP £24000 for both new to buy
Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra Alcove Sofa Highback, 2011
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra Alcove Sofa Highback, 2011 paper label for Design Ronan
Aluminum, Chrome
Vitra Alcove Sofa by Ronan and Erwan Bouroulle
Located in Atlanta, GA
. This was the idea that prompted Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec to design the Alcove Sofa in 2006. With its
Chrome, Metal, Steel
Sold
H 63.78 in W 63.78 in D 33.86 in
Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec - Alcove Lounge Highback Sofa by Vitra - ( 1 of 4 )
By Vitra, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Munster, NRW
Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec - Alcove Highback Lounge 2 seater Sofa, 2011 by Vitra (the offer is for 1
Fabric
Alcove Highback 3-Seater Sofa
By Vitra, R.&E. Bourroullec
Located in Dronten, NL
room, inside a home. With this in mind, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec designed the Alcove Sofa, which was
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 53.55 in W 63.78 in D 33.86 in
Vitra, Alcove Highback Sofa ‘room in a room’ 2006/8 by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
By Vitra, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Munster, NRW
2x Vitra, Alcove highback sofa, ’room in a room’. 2006/8 by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec (this offer
Steel, Chrome
Alcove Sofa Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec Vitra High Back Version
By Jean-Pierre Vitrac
Located in Atlanta, GA
. This was the idea that prompted Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec to design the Alcove Sofa for Vitra. With
Chrome, Metal, Steel
Vitra Alcove High Back Sofa by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec 2008
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in West Hartford, CT
in Germany by Vitra The central idea behind the Alcove sofa is that a sofa can be much more than
Metal, Steel
Vitra Coveted Alcove High Back Sofa by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec 2008
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in West Hartford, CT
in Germany by Vitra The central idea behind the Alcove sofa is that a sofa can be much more than
Metal, Steel
Sold
H 53.55 in W 93.31 in D 33.08 in
Vitra "Alcove" Three-Seat Sofa in Black "Credo" and Leather by R & E Bouroullec
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a rare, superb “Alcove” highback three-seat sofa from the world renown
Leather
Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra Alcove Xtra High Sofas
By Vitra, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in St. Louis, MO
Listed are a great pair of Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra Alcove Xtra High sofas, sold
Chrome
Original Vitra Alcove Work High Back Sofa Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
Alcove High back System extremely high side and back panels • Support structure: tubular steel
Fabric
Original Vitra Alcove Work High Back Sofa Chrome NP
Located in Berlin, DE
• Alcove high back system • extremely high side and back panels • Support structure: tubular
Fabric
Pair of Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec Alcove Xtra High Sofas
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Alcove Xtra high three-seat sofas designed by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra. Original
Chrome
Sold
H 53.55 in W 64.57 in D 33.08 in
Pair of Vitra "Alcove" Two-Seat Highback Sofas in Pristine Red "Credo" Fabric
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Barrowford, GB
sofas from the world renown Swiss furniture house, Vitra. Both sofas are supplied with a full set of
Fabric
Vitra Alcove Red Loveseat Sofa by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec in 2006, the Vitra Alcove loveseat sofa is an architectural
Steel
Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec "Alcove Sofa, " for Vitra, 2006
Located in San Francisco, CA
sofa is offset with whimsical corner zipper and a pile of comfy pillows. One of the few times modern
Polyester, Wool, Upholstery
$1,918Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 25.2 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in
Midcentury Pair Italian Wall Sconce, Venini Style Murano, 1990s
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Murano wall sconce, amber triedri, column Mariangela model Fantastic Trio of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 6 Murano crystal prism (triedri) for each appliqué in a chrome me...
Metal
$3,459 / item
H 26.38 in W 70.87 in D 33.86 in
"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Natural Linen and Wood Feet, Small Size
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece. The couch has a cushion built into the seat that makes the piece with dual functionality: when is closed, it works as a comfortab...
Fabric, Hardwood
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$1,960Sale Price|30% Off
H 69 in W 36 in D 21 in
Mid century Danish modern low teak wardrobe dresser armoire
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern teak low wardrobe cabinet closet. Has 2 front doors with 3 drawers. Left side is open with hang bar for clothing. Has teak craved handles on front. Lighter wood gr...
Teak
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
$8,390
H 29.14 in W 38.98 in D 74.81 in
Large Mid-Century Cipollino Ondulato Marble Dining Table, Italy
By Stone International, Roche Bobois
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Italian Post-Modern Dining Table: A Timeless Marvel of Design and Elegance If you're in search of a statement piece for your dining room, look no further than the It...
Marble
$20,380
H 27.56 in W 181.11 in D 39.38 in
Togo Sofa in original black leather, Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset, 1980s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in amstelveen, NL
Togo sectional sofa in black leather designed by Michel Ducaroy in the 1970s for Ligne Roset. Among Ligne Roset's most recognized pieces is the Togo line of seating, designed by Mic...
Leather
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
On Hold|$6,360 / set
H 33.25 in W 32 in D 24 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Period 1790s Bergère Marquise Chairs with Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI period bergères marquises chairs from the late 18th century, with wide seats, carved rosettes, fluted legs and floral upholstery. Created in France during ...
Upholstery, Wood
Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, ‘Dilly Dally’ vanity set, leatherette, mirrored glass, plastic, brass, lacquered wood, metal, Italy, 1968 Outstanding Italian dressing table designe...
Metal, Brass
$10,623 / set
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Grey Modular Sofa, Set of Three
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Basildon, London
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a design Classic. This three-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be confi...
Fabric
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
Cinna / Ligne Roset Daybed Sofa GAO Design Jean Paul Laloy
By Cinna (Ligne Roset)
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Cinna / Ligne Roset Sofa Daybed Model GAO designed by Jean Paul Laloy. Rare Daybed Sofa in very good condition. The colour of the fabric is brown and has a velours structure. It i...
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Giorgetti Progetti Armchairs Pair
By Giorgetti S.p.A., Umberto Asnago
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti Progetti arm or lounge chairs. Chairs are upholstered in off-white Bouclé with an oak and beech frame.
Bouclé, Beech, Oak
2023 Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset Pumpkin 3-Seat Large Settee / Sofa
By Ligne Roset, Pierre Paulin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Pumpkin Sofa made of an ABS base and polyether foam covered in a green wool Vidar Perroquet fabric. The sofa was designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Ligne ...
Fabric, Foam
1950s Swedish Velvet Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' Sofa, circa 1950s First designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden, the 'Samspel' sofa is one of the finest pieces to be drawn by Sweden...
Wool, Cotton, Beech
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
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